giữ chỗ
Definition
- Verb:
- To book seats: The primary meaning of "giữ chỗ" is to reserve or secure a place, such as a seat in a theater, a table at a restaurant, or a spot in a class, typically in advance.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Chúng tôi nên giữ chỗ trước khi đến nhà hàng. (We should book a table before going to the restaurant.)
- Cô ấy đã giữ chỗ cho cả nhóm trên chuyến tàu. (She booked seats for the whole group on the train.)
- Bạn có thể giữ chỗ cho khóa học này trực tuyến không? (Can you book a spot for this course online?)
Advanced Usage
- "giữ chỗ trước": to book in advance, to pre-book.
- Vé rất nhanh hết, vì vậy bạn nên giữ chỗ trước. (Tickets sell out quickly, so you should book in advance.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đặt chỗ (v): to make a reservation, to book a place. This is a very close synonym.
- Tôi đã đặt chỗ cho 7 giờ tối nay. (I made a reservation for 7 p.m. tonight.)
Synonyms
- Reserve: to arrange for something to be kept for a particular person or use.
- Book: to arrange to have a seat, room, etc. at a particular time in the future.
Related Idioms
verb
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to book seats
